AJA training centers’ specialists present works at Yerevan exhibitOctober 29, 2012 - 16:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Jewelers Association (AJA) has opened training centers in Armenia and Atsakh in 2012, with young specialists aged 18-20 employed, AJA head said. “Our training centers operate perfectly well in Yerevan and Stepanakert, with 20 young specialists enrolled in each,” Gagik Gevorgyan told a news conference. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan attended Yerevan-hosted jewellery exhibition Monday, October 29. At the event, organized by the Armenian Jewelers Association (AJA), President Sargsyan spoke of a possibility to continue activities in free economic zones being created in the country. The exhibit to last through October 31 was dated to 15th anniversary of AJA formation. Armenia will for the first time be celebrating the National Jeweler’s Day this year. As Gevorgyan noted, Yerevan-hosted exhibit features works by young specialists. “I’m confident of young Armenian jewelers’ ability to surprise the world with their talent, in case of the necessary conditions provided,” he said. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |